Find Things To Do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

U.S. Grant Birthplace Historic Site

East

Tour the birthplace of our 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant.

Tour the birthplace of our 18th President, Ulysses S. Grant.

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum

North

Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country... Read more

Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the "most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country" by Atlantic Monthly. This 335-acre park features more than 60 monumental contemporary sculptures. The park’s Ancient Sculpture Museum displays antiquities... Read More

Fifty West Canoe & Kayak

East

Enjoy the Little Miami Scenic River with tubing, canoes and kayaks, or shuttle options for fellow river lovers.

Enjoy the Little Miami Scenic River with tubing, canoes and kayaks, or shuttle options for fellow river lovers.

Voice of America MetroPark

North

This 435-acre park is conveniently located in the suburban area of West Chester. Voice of America (aka VOA) Park features a 35-acre stocked lake and 1.4 mile scenic paved... Read more

This 435-acre park is conveniently located in the suburban area of West Chester. Voice of America (aka VOA) Park features a 35-acre stocked lake and 1.4 mile scenic paved trail around the water. Visitors can fish, walk, jog or just sit and enjoy the view from the patio at the new Ronald Reagan Lodge. Available WiFi allows... Read More

Plaza Artist Materials

North

Fine art supplies, crafts, graphic design, studio equipment, and so much more.

Fine art supplies, crafts, graphic design, studio equipment, and so much more.

Grainwell

South

Creative wood shop with wood centric decor designed & crafted by three sisters.

Creative wood shop with wood centric decor designed & crafted by three sisters.

Fernbank Golf and Tennis Club

West

Mim’s Off Main

North

Unique and special gifts for every occasion and event.

Unique and special gifts for every occasion and event.

Vintage Marketplace

North

Vintage fashion for women.

Vintage fashion for women.

M. Hopple & Co.

North

M. Hopple provides fine stationary and gifts for baby, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, and more.

M. Hopple provides fine stationary and gifts for baby, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, and more.

Back Roads Wine Trail

South > Southeast

Don't miss these five unique experiences as you travel along Northern Kentucky's scenic back roads. Allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy the country atmosphere this... Read more

Don't miss these five unique experiences as you travel along Northern Kentucky's scenic back roads. Allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy the country atmosphere this trail has to offer. The historic stone houses in Campbell County, dated back to the mid-1800s and the scenic drive along the Ohio River, to the quaint town of... Read More

Valley Thrift Store

North

Thrift store offering a large selection of men's, women's, and children's clothing, household goods, electronics, books, and more.

Thrift store offering a large selection of men's, women's, and children's clothing, household goods, electronics, books, and more.

Purple People Bridge

South > Riverfront

First opened in 1872 as Cincinnati's first railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River, the L&N Railroad Bridge evolved through the years to accommodate streetcar,... Read more

First opened in 1872 as Cincinnati's first railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River, the L&N Railroad Bridge evolved through the years to accommodate streetcar, pedestrian and automobile traffic before becoming a pedestrian-only bridge in May 2003 and was given the nickname Purple People Bridge. At 2,670 feet in length, it... Read More

Sports Plus

North

The largest sports facility in Greater Cincinnati with over 250,000 square feet of fun including basketball/volleyball courts, ice rinks, an inline hockey rink, a pro shop... Read more

The largest sports facility in Greater Cincinnati with over 250,000 square feet of fun including basketball/volleyball courts, ice rinks, an inline hockey rink, a pro shop, a restaurant, zip lines, trampolines, a rock wall, games, and more family entertainment attractions.

Newport is Haunted

South > Riverfront

Enjoy a spooky good time exploring the streets of Newport where cloaked guides will lead you by lantern-light and enthrall you with tales of murder, suicide and even... Read more

Enjoy a spooky good time exploring the streets of Newport where cloaked guides will lead you by lantern-light and enthrall you with tales of murder, suicide and even decapitation. Learn the horrifying origin of Bobby Mackey’s wicked haunting and discover the details around several of Newport’s vicious and unsolved crimes.... Read More

Hickory Sticks Golf Club

South > Southeast

Eddie Lane's Diamond Showroom

North

One-of-a-kind jewelry items

One-of-a-kind jewelry items

Otto Armleder Memorial Park & Recreation Complex

East

This park features a 10-acre dog park with areas for large and small breeds, a canine shower and drinking fountains. It also features a new 1.0-mile paved trail that... Read more

This park features a 10-acre dog park with areas for large and small breeds, a canine shower and drinking fountains. It also features a new 1.0-mile paved trail that connects the park's existing 1.9-mile trail to the 5-mile Lunken Airfield loop, as well as a playground, reservable soccer fields, river outlook and access to the... Read More

Whitewater Canal State Historic Site

West

Discover how this 1840s feat of engineering changed Indiana from a pioneer outpost to the "Crossroads of America"

Discover how this 1840s feat of engineering changed Indiana from a pioneer outpost to the "Crossroads of America"

Xtreme Fashions

Downtown

Women's clothing store offering unique fashion choices for day and night.

Women's clothing store offering unique fashion choices for day and night.

Burton's Bamboo Garden

North

Stop in and marvel at the largest collection of bamboo species in the Northeastern United States. Located 30 miles north of Cincinnati Ohio, Burton's Bamboo... Read more

Stop in and marvel at the largest collection of bamboo species in the Northeastern United States. Located 30 miles north of Cincinnati Ohio, Burton's Bamboo Garden was established over 30 years ago and is tucked away along a seven-acre lake in a peaceful and tranquil environment featuring exotic birds and granite statuary from... Read More

Mother of God Catholic Church

South > Riverfront

Constructed in 1870-1871 in the Italian Renaissance basilica design. The two signature clock towers, each 110’ tall, were added in 1875.

Constructed in 1870-1871 in the Italian Renaissance basilica design. The two signature clock towers, each 110’ tall, were added in 1875.

Krombholz

North

Fine jewelry for every occasion.

Fine jewelry for every occasion.

Stringtown Park

South > Southwest

Stringtown Park is located on Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) between Kathryn and Wallace Avenues on 8 acres in the eastern section of the City. The City purchased the... Read more

Stringtown Park is located on Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) between Kathryn and Wallace Avenues on 8 acres in the eastern section of the City. The City purchased the property in the spring of 2001 from the estate of Isabella Schmidt. It is the newest neighborhood park that was named in a city-wide contest. The playground... Read More

Vintage Marketplace

Uptown

Vintage fashion for women.

Vintage fashion for women.

Cincinnati Art Galleries

Downtown

Cincinnati Art Galleries offers 19th to 20th century original American and European oil paintings. With over 30 years of expertise, the gallery is well known for buying,... Read more

Cincinnati Art Galleries offers 19th to 20th century original American and European oil paintings. With over 30 years of expertise, the gallery is well known for buying, selling and appraising single items or entire collections.

German Heritage Tours

Downtown

Reservations are required for all tours. Group tours available by appointment. Tours are conducted by Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann, award-winning author and German-American... Read more

Reservations are required for all tours. Group tours available by appointment. Tours are conducted by Dr. Don Heinrich Tolzmann, award-winning author and German-American historian. Tours are available Saturdays and Sundays and also weekdays by appointment. Walking Tours of Over-the-Rhine - Tours begin at Central Parkway and... Read More

School for Creative & Performing Arts

Downtown

Set design and mathematics, drama and science, piano practice and social studies. All the courses of arts and academics are intertwined to offer students a holistic, well-... Read more

Set design and mathematics, drama and science, piano practice and social studies. All the courses of arts and academics are intertwined to offer students a holistic, well-rounded education where they can excel in careers that range from creative performance to professional business. Here, students use math to measure and cut a... Read More

Contemporary Arts Center

Downtown

Founded in Cincinnati in 1939 as the Modern Art Society by three visionary local women, the Contemporary Arts Center was one of the first institutions in the United States... Read more

Founded in Cincinnati in 1939 as the Modern Art Society by three visionary local women, the Contemporary Arts Center was one of the first institutions in the United States dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art. The CAC provides the opportunity for all people to discover the dynamic relationship between art and life by... Read More

Go Bananas Comedy Club

North

Go Bananas Comedy Club has been providing live stand-up comedy in Cincinnati for almost 20 years. Its goal is to bring in the best stand-up comedians from across the... Read more

Go Bananas Comedy Club has been providing live stand-up comedy in Cincinnati for almost 20 years. Its goal is to bring in the best stand-up comedians from across the country. Past performers include Jim Gaffigan, Dave Chappelle, Daniel Tosh, Joe Rogan, Lisa Lampinelli, Doug Stanhope, Ron White, and the late Mitch Hedberg. In... Read More

Oxford Community Arts Center

North

Oxford Community Arts group was formed in 1998.  Community need for an arts facility had long been identified, and Miami University was about to dispose of the large... Read more

Oxford Community Arts group was formed in 1998.  Community need for an arts facility had long been identified, and Miami University was about to dispose of the large, historic building that was once Oxford College for Women. A group of 12 formed a steering committee to save the building as a center for the arts in our area.  ... Read More

Visionaries and Voices Northside Gallery

Uptown

"Where outsider art is always in." V&V supports 130 artists in the two studios, presents major exhibits in the V&V Northside Gallery and Corner Gallery, conducts... Read more

"Where outsider art is always in." V&V supports 130 artists in the two studios, presents major exhibits in the V&V Northside Gallery and Corner Gallery, conducts Outreach services for artists unable to attend the studios, provides job coaching for artists employed outside the studios and is working with 12 of the most... Read More

Seventh Street Gifts

South

Affordable essential oils, fragrance oils, carrier oils, and soaps and candles handcrafted on site.

Affordable essential oils, fragrance oils, carrier oils, and soaps and candles handcrafted on site.

Roebling Suspension Bridge

South

When the Roebling Suspension Bridge opened to traffic in 1867 connecting Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio, its span of 1057 feet was the longest in the world. John... Read more

When the Roebling Suspension Bridge opened to traffic in 1867 connecting Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio, its span of 1057 feet was the longest in the world. John A. Roebling, whose next project was the Brooklyn Bridge, is the engineer responsible for creating this iconic feature of our region's skyline which is now a... Read More

Rising Star Casino

West

Play where your star shines brightest... at Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana. As soon as you walk through the door, you receive the star treatment! The... Read more

Play where your star shines brightest... at Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana. As soon as you walk through the door, you receive the star treatment! The Casino features nearly 1,300 of the most popular slot machines plus a wide variety of your favorite table games. We have no doubt that you'll find the game you'... Read More

Urban Chick Boutique

East

Accessories, gifts, and fashion.

Accessories, gifts, and fashion.

Bolero Men's Wear

Downtown

Bolero Men's Wear offers a unique selection of clothes for the modern man including suits, sport coats, and sportswear.

Bolero Men's Wear offers a unique selection of clothes for the modern man including suits, sport coats, and sportswear.

Field of Vue Art

South

Art gallery featuring a variety of Bonsai and Japanese plants

Art gallery featuring a variety of Bonsai and Japanese plants

Hidden Valley Lake Golf Club

West

Cincinnati Food Tours: Beyond the Market Tour

Downtown

Explore the northern area of Over-the-Rhine during a casual guided tour through one of the largest intact urban historic districts in the U.S. Walking distance is... Read more

Explore the northern area of Over-the-Rhine during a casual guided tour through one of the largest intact urban historic districts in the U.S. Walking distance is less than a mile in length and includes at least four stops. This tour is not recommended for those who have difficulty walking. (We climb several flights of stairs... Read More

Indian Springs Campground

West

60 campsites for big rigs or pop-ups (no tents permitted). Amenities include a playground, walking trail, fishing, canoes, paddle boats, laundry facilities, and a bath... Read more

60 campsites for big rigs or pop-ups (no tents permitted). Amenities include a playground, walking trail, fishing, canoes, paddle boats, laundry facilities, and a bath house.

Cincinnati Rollergirls

Uptown

The Cincinnati Rollergirls are the area’s first and foremost amateur, all-female, flat track roller derby league. The Cincinnati Rollergirls league was founded in December... Read more

The Cincinnati Rollergirls are the area’s first and foremost amateur, all-female, flat track roller derby league. The Cincinnati Rollergirls league was founded in December 2005 and is owned and operated by its very own skaters. The league is supported by a talented and energetic group of women from Cincinnati and surrounding... Read More

Little Britain Stables

South > Southwest

Located in Burlington Ky. Little Britain Stables has been welcoming horses and riders for over 45 years. With indoor and outdoor arenas, the 90 acres of varied landscapes... Read more

Located in Burlington Ky. Little Britain Stables has been welcoming horses and riders for over 45 years. With indoor and outdoor arenas, the 90 acres of varied landscapes makes this facility an asset to many disciplines of riding and driving. There have been as many as twenty different breeds of horses and ponies stabled at the... Read More

Urban Outfitters

Uptown

Chain with a hipster vibe known for on-trend fashions, accessories, and quirky home-décor items.

Chain with a hipster vibe known for on-trend fashions, accessories, and quirky home-décor items.

Mt. Tabor Alpaca Farm

West

An 89-acre farm located in the rolling Southeast Indiana countryside, Mt. Tabor Alpaca Farm is a great destination for groups of all ages! This popular agritourism spot is... Read more

An 89-acre farm located in the rolling Southeast Indiana countryside, Mt. Tabor Alpaca Farm is a great destination for groups of all ages! This popular agritourism spot is home to a large herd of alpacas, the gentle animals prized for the super-soft fiber. Somewhat similar to llama in appearance, domesticated alpacas are... Read More

Stone Creek Towne Center

North

Located just off Interstate 275 and Colerain Avenue. Everything you need when it comes to shopping.

Located just off Interstate 275 and Colerain Avenue. Everything you need when it comes to shopping.

Boone County Arboretum at Central Park

South > Southwest

Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is the nation's first arboretum within an active recreation park setting. It is located just outside Union, Ky. A short, 25-minute... Read more

Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is the nation's first arboretum within an active recreation park setting. It is located just outside Union, Ky. A short, 25-minute drive southwest from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, will put you in Northern Kentucky's only arboretum. There is no charge for admission or parking. The arboretum... Read More

Fort Thomas Antiques & Design Center

South > Southeast

Fort Thomas Antiques and Design Center offers a unique selection of antiques, repurposed furniture, and design concepts with over 100 vendors. The store also offers a... Read more

Fort Thomas Antiques and Design Center offers a unique selection of antiques, repurposed furniture, and design concepts with over 100 vendors. The store also offers a  bourbon bar, wine bar, and coffee shop, to enjoy as you browse their selection.

Ride Horses at First Farm Inn

South > Southwest

Learn about horses and have a great ride! First Farm Inn offers a unique two-hour horsemanship lesson/trail ride that includes grooming and tacking up, then starting in... Read more

Learn about horses and have a great ride! First Farm Inn offers a unique two-hour horsemanship lesson/trail ride that includes grooming and tacking up, then starting in the riding arena working on control and steering. After you’re comfortable with your horse, we tour the farm on horseback. Rides are available year-round to... Read More

Brunch, Beer, & Breweries Tour

Downtown

This 3-hour tour begins and ends at the Christian Moerlein MalthouseTap Room and includes a streetcar ride to and from the Moerlein Lager House near the river. While... Read more

This 3-hour tour begins and ends at the Christian Moerlein MalthouseTap Room and includes a streetcar ride to and from the Moerlein Lager House near the river. While at the Lager House, enjoy beer tastings, brunch and a tour before heading back to the Malthouse in Over-the-Rhine for additional tastings and tour of the brewery... Read More